Chapter 18

Chapter 18: An Unexpected Meeting

Angela Pov

Moments later, Christina sent the meeting address: La Bohème Café on Madison Avenue, 2 PM -Christina

Sophie glanced at the message and cursed. She has some nervel Aller

everything... Angela, you can't seriously be considering meeting her?"

"I have to know what she wants."

"What she wants?" Sophie's laugh was hitter. "She wants your husband, your life, everything you've built these past two years. Did Sean tell her about the baby? Is that why she's suddenly so eager to alk?"

I moved my hand to my stomach. I don't know if Soun told her abou the pregnancy,"

Just then, a nurse approached us. "Mrs. Shaw, I'm sorry, but all surgeries are fully booked today. You'll need to make another appointment."

For some reason, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. Sophie seemed pleased too.

"Maybe it's fate, Sophie said softly. "Maybe you should think about this a bit more." She looked at my pale face. "Come ort. you home. You need rest."

Back home, 1 lay in bed trying to rest, but my mind kept wandering. The scene I'd witnessed at my thoughts - Jessica Miller's tearful defense of her unborn child.

the clinic earlier kept replaying in

Lying there, I couldn't stop thinking about what I'd witnessed at the clinic. The words kept echoing in my mind: "This is a life... this

For the first time, I truly let myself feel the reality of the life growing inside me. Not just a problem to be solved, but a baby. My baby. Sean's baby.

you won't meet with Christina alone. Whatever she has to say, she can say it with

I assured her with a small smile. Thank you

moment, clearly concerned, but finally nodded

at the screen - all unknown numbers, I knew it must be Christina. Without bothering to answer any of

and drifted off to sleep without realizing it. A knock at the door woke me up. Looking out the window, I could see it was already afternoon. 1 opened the door to find Sarah

to see you. Sho...

forcing situations, demanding attention. I took a deep breath. "Show

in an elegant white dress. She turned

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Thank you for seeing me

in with a plate of freshly cut fruits, while

a sense of superiority move in, it '11 save

say, Angela, you ve trained the

tone made my

like she was the rightful mistress

your fever. Mr. Shaw specifically emphasized that you shouldn't have anything cold." She rned to me with genuine concern. “Let me brew you some

tea instead."

Sarah had been

Christina's face d

smile.

Sean's car for me, but

move to the terrace? The view is lovely this time

apartment's layout intimately, had probably spent countless hours here

subtle power play, and I knew exactly what she was

this will make things easier for everyone, Christina said softly, pulling

envelope and holding it out

this?" I asked, staring at the

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